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Forum: Techniques March 15th 09, 09:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Servicing old Ultegra pedals

On Mar 15, 12:40*pm, Dan O wrote:
Since I had the axles and entire bodies soaking in mineral spirits,
I'm thinking that I'll need to oil the spring-loaded cleat retention
...
Forum: Techniques March 15th 09, 04:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 489
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Factor 001 F1 Bicycle

On Mar 11, 7:35*am, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Can anyone identify the red bicycle in the picture?

I'm pretty sure it is a repainted and downgraded version of the...
Forum: Techniques March 14th 09, 06:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 86
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Why a 29 bicycle?

On Mar 13, 10:17*pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
This article is a must read for soon to be cycling parents:
http://sheldonbrown.com/carrababy.html.

That doesn't...
Forum: Techniques March 14th 09, 05:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 86
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Why a 29 bicycle?

It handles well, but I have not got rack on it yet to try it loaded.
Nore have I gotten the knobby tyres on for an off road ride yet. I
have a daught who is about to be born any moment now, so I've...
Forum: Mountain Biking March 14th 09, 04:57 AM Posted to alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.backcountry,ca.environment,sci.environment
Replies: 22
Views: 1,677
Posted By Chris[_12_]
"An Amazing[ly Stupid] Mountain Biker Is Dead"

On Mar 13, 7:07 pm, Kayak44 wrote:
None of the other posters has said any even remotely derogatory
towards Sam.

In fact, we have all defended him. Mike is a zealot, and...
Forum: Techniques March 14th 09, 01:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 86
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Why a 29 bicycle?

On Mar 13, 5:00*pm, datakoll wrote:
AWW YOU GOT SRAMED. DAMN whatta bummer

Works fine. Have no idea what you are talking about.

Chris
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:52 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 169
Views: 3,385
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Best hub dynamo and LED headlight

On Mar 13, 4:36*pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
With small wheels and LED lights, would the SON20 still be better than the
SON28 and other dynamo hubs intended for big...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 29
Views: 1,073
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Rear Triangle Alignment -- Will 6mm make a difference I can feel?

On Mar 13, 4:34*pm, Jeff wrote:
Will I feel the difference or not?

I should think so, but I am amazed at what people have not noticed
about their bikes in the...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 86
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Why a 29 bicycle?

On Mar 13, 8:30*am, wrote:
Chris wrote:
http://www.salsacycles.com/fargoComp09.html

I have one. It is my commuter bike. Thus far, I am the only...
Forum: UK March 13th 09, 11:23 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 54
Views: 1,194
Posted By Chris[_12_]
First rollers?

On Mar 12, 7:48*am, Marcus Coles wrote:
I have the same rollers.
They have held up well over a few winters of use.

It still gets pretty boring, but not as bad as a...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:23 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 57
Views: 2,315
Posted By Chris[_12_]
First rollers?

On Mar 12, 7:48*am, Marcus Coles wrote:
I have the same rollers.
They have held up well over a few winters of use.

It still gets pretty boring, but not as bad as a...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 45
Views: 2,027
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Oh well, there goes the honey

On Mar 13, 8:38*am, Andre Jute wrote:
I went looking for Obenauf's and couldn't find it, apparently not
exported from the States, or at least not to Bandon, Eire.

My local...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 45
Views: 2,027
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Oh well, there goes the honey

On Mar 13, 8:36*am, Andre Jute wrote:
Thanks, Chris. I was wondering how much darkening people were talking
about. Now your pic answers the question: same as I experienced.
...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 11:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Servicing old Ultegra pedals

On Mar 13, 12:24*pm, Dan O wrote:
On Feb 28, 9:37*pm, Chris wrote:

Do you have the axle removal tool (Shimano part #...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 169
Views: 3,385
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Best hub dynamo and LED headlight

On Mar 13, 7:00*am, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Your informed opinion is noted. I understand that the SON20 is helpful
in providing light at low speeds with proper sized...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 07:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 169
Views: 3,385
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Best hub dynamo and LED headlight

On Mar 8, 9:11 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Tom asked about lights

I have a SON28, which drives an Edelux. I had a SON28, which drive a
IQ Fly prior to that. The...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 07:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 169
Views: 3,385
Posted By Chris[_12_]
On the ethics of Andreas Oehler's journalism, was Best hubdynamo and LED headlight

On Mar 12, 11:59*am, Andre Jute wrote:
Firstly, Oehler's continuous demands, every time someone disagrees
with him, for technical tables is a form of techie bullying, an
...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 06:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 42
Views: 3,238
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Tire puzzle

On Mar 12, 8:56*pm, Michael Press wrote:
Then fast tires should be made wide. They could dispense
with the heavy tread, use thin casings and reap all the
benefits of wide...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 06:27 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 86
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Why a 29 bicycle?

On Mar 8, 10:50*am, wrote:
Here is the reason I was asking abt a 29er

Its from Salsa Cycles

http://www.salsacycles.com/fargoComp09.html

I have one. It is my commuter bike....
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 05:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 45
Views: 2,027
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Oh well, there goes the honey

On Mar 10, 11:57*am, Andre Jute wrote:
Soaked my honey-coloured Brooks B73 and matching grips in half a litre
of best quality neatsfoot oil a la Sheldon Brown. Both instant...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 05:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 45
Views: 2,027
Posted By Chris[_12_]
Oh well, there goes the honey

On Mar 10, 5:32*pm, "Martin Riddle" wrote:
I always thought neat's-foot breaks down leather very fast, to a mush.

Nope. Mink Oil sure does though.

Lanolin is fine too, as...
Forum: Techniques March 13th 09, 05:05 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 39
Views: 1,067
Posted By Chris[_12_]
deichNarrow cassette 4 speed with frwheel lockup

On Feb 28, 5:17*am, Nick L Plate wrote:
aRe you saying that the track hubs are not suitable for running low
ratio gearing?

No, I am saying a track hub is not suited to...
Forum: Social Issues March 13th 09, 05:01 AM Posted to alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.backcountry,ca.environment,sci.environment
Replies: 68
Views: 2,819
Posted By Chris[_12_]
ANOTHER Dead Mountain Biker

On Mar 8, 5:00*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
I guess you've never bothered to look at my website.

Your website is ****e, devoid of credible citations, references, any
sort of...
Forum: Mountain Biking March 13th 09, 05:01 AM Posted to alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.backcountry,ca.environment,sci.environment
Replies: 71
Views: 2,569
Posted By Chris[_12_]
ANOTHER Dead Mountain Biker

On Mar 8, 5:00*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
I guess you've never bothered to look at my website.

Your website is ****e, devoid of credible citations, references, any
sort of...
Forum: Mountain Biking March 13th 09, 04:53 AM Posted to alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.soc
Replies: 71
Views: 2,569
Posted By Chris[_12_]
ANOTHER Dead Mountain Biker

On Mar 8, 11:37 am, Mike Vandeman wrote:
Show me where you see "glee", LIAR. Like all mountain bikers, you
FABRICATE everything, because you don't have the guts to tell...
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